Thousands gathered in front of state capitols across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest against the Trump administration's aggressive moves to reshape the federal government and American society. The big picture: Demonstrators nationwide rallied against a slew of policies instated by the president less than three weeks into his term,

The peaceful but passionate protest that began on the steps of the Rhode Island State House and then wound around the building was aimed at President Donald Trump's actions during his first weeks back at the White House, including his flurry of executive orders and pardon of 1,500 participants in the violent Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.